Best Warzone Assault Rifle loadouts: Attachments & setups ranked

It doesn’t matter what map or mode you’re playing, ARs are always a great option thanks to their versatility. To make sure you’re using optimized classes we’ve put together this list of the best assault rifles in Warzone Season 3, including recommended loadouts and attachments.

Assault rifles are the most adaptable weapons in Call of Duty. Regardless of if you’re shooting an enemy ten meters away or 150 meters away an assault rifle can get the job done. An AR’s ability to perform well in most situations is their greatest strength.

LMGs like the Bruen Mk9 and TAQ Eradicator have once again risen to prominence in Warzone Season 3, with ARs taking a back seat in the meta. Even so, some are still competitive and worth using over the heavyweight alternatives.

Warzone’s weapons aren’t all built equally though, and these are the best assault rifles to use in Call of Duty’s battle royale.

Best Warzone Assault Rifles, ranked

There are currently 23 Assault Rifles in Warzone Season 3 with the latest addition being the BP50 at the start of Season 2, a rendition of the iconic F2000 that first appeared in the original Modern Warfare 3 (2011).

Here are all 23 Warzone Assault Rifles ranked from best to worst:

1. SVA 545
2. Holger 556
3. RAM-7
4. MCW
5. BP50
6. MTZ-556
7. Kastov 762
8. M13B
9. M4
10. M16
11. DG-56
12. FR 5.56
13. TAQ-56
14. ISO Hemlock
15. TR-76 Geist
16. Lachmann-556
17. Chimera
18. FR Avancer
19. STB 556
20. Tempus Razorback
21. Kastov-74u
22. Kastov 545
23. M13C

Best Assault Rifles in Warzone Season 3

These are the five best assault rifles to use in Warzone Season 3 to make sure that you aren’t using suboptimal weapons and loadouts:

5. BP50

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Best BP50 Warzone loadout

• Muzzle: Zehmn35 Compensated Flash Hider
• Barrel: Normandy-41 Short Barrel
• Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop
• Magazine: 45 Round Mag
• Rear Grip: TRST-IV Grip Tape

Despite being an assault rifle, the BP50 is very much an AR-SMG hybrid. It offers outstanding mobility and handling, especially with this loadout. In addition to being extremely easy to use, this rendition of the real-world F2000 is also accurate making it viable at both close range and long range. Unfortunately, the BP50 lacks the raw damage to compete with this season’s meta weapons.

4. MCW

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Best MCW Warzone loadout

• Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor
• Barrel: 16.5″ MCW Cyclone Long Barrel
• Optic: Corio Eagleseye 2.5x
• Underbarrel: Bruen Heavy Support Grip
• Magazine: 60 Round Drum

The MCW is by far the easiest gun to use in Warzone and its TTK is somewhat competitive relative to its unmatched ease of use. It isn’t the best gun by any means but if you want an AR that requires very little skill to be effective with and that is remarkably consistent, the MCW is one of the best options in Warzone Season 3.

3. RAM-7

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Best RAM-7 Warzone loadout

• Muzzle: Casus Brake
• Barrel: XRK Coremark 40 Heavy Barrel
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Underbarrel: Bruen Heavy Support Grip
• Magazine: 60 Round Drum

Season 1 was dominated by the RAM-7 with Warzone players loving how this unique assault rifle felt to use. This led to a series of nerfs with the most recent in Season 3 finally seeing this AR fall out of favor. Even so, it is still a good choice that kills fast as long as you can handle its recoil and keep shots on target.

2. Holger 556

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Best Holger 556 Warzone loadout

• Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor
• Barrel: Chrios-6 Match
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Underbarrel: Bruen Heavy Support Grip
• Magazine: 40 Round Mag

You don’t hear too much about the Holger 556 but make no mistake, this is a meta weapon in Warzone Season 3. It’s just that its capped 40 Round Mag makes this AR tough to run in Trios and Quads. However, in Solos and Duos, this is absolutely top-tier and one of the best assault rifles to use in those modes.

1. SVA 545

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Best SVA 545 Warzone loadout

• Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor
• Barrel: STV Precision Barrel
• Optic: Corio Eagleseye 2.5x
• Underbarrel: Bruen Heavy Support Grip
• Magazine: 60 Round Mag

The SVA 545 has received nerf and nerf but surprisingly it went untouched in Season 3. By evading further nerfs the SVA 545 has managed to remain the best all-purpose assault rifle in Warzone. Regardless of whether you prefer burst or full auto, this AR is easy to use and has a competitive TTK, especially at medium range where it truly excels.

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